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Greenwood vs Kelvinhaugh

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 7.2 km apart · Greenwood profile · Kelvinhaugh profile

Greenwood Kelvinhaugh

Kelvinhaugh and Greenwood (Qld) are both sparsely populated neighbouring areas in Toowoomba. Kelvinhaugh is a much younger area, with a typical resident aged 38 and children under 15 making up 30.6% of the population. In contrast, residents are far older in Greenwood (Qld), where the typical age is 51. Greenwood (Qld) also has a more qualified and higher earning workforce; 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher and the typical personal weekly income is $724, compared to 0.0% with degrees and a typical weekly personal income of $474 in Kelvinhaugh.

Both areas are similarly isolated, with no residents within a 15-minute walk of public transport, schools, or groceries. They also share almost identical numbers of First Nations people and similar rates of long-term health conditions. However, the gap in educational attainment is widening, as Kelvinhaugh has far more people who completed Year 12 compared to 23.3% in Greenwood (Qld).

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh +15 larger in Kelvinhaugh gap widening
34 21st pct 49 28th pct
  • First area, 2016: 40
  • First area, 2021: 34
  • Second area, 2016: 44
  • Second area, 2021: 49
Median age in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh +13 yrs older in Greenwood gap widening
51 yrs 74th pct 38 yrs 23rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 37 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 51 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 38 yrs
First Nations in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh +2.7 pts higher in Greenwood gap widening
8.8% 86th pct 6.1% 78th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.1%
Aged 65+ in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh +2.6 pts higher in Kelvinhaugh gap narrowing
38.2% 94th pct 40.8% 96th pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.0%
  • First area, 2021: 38.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.8%
Under 15 in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh +10.0 pts higher in Kelvinhaugh gap steady
20.6% 73rd pct 30.6% 96th pct
  • First area, 2016: 32.5%
  • First area, 2021: 20.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.6%
De facto in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh +25.0 pts higher in Kelvinhaugh gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 25.0% 94th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.0%

Age structure

8.8% Young adults (25–44) +40.2 pts ▸ 49.0%
38.2% Seniors (65+) +2.6 pts ▸ 40.8%
20.6% Children (0–14) +10.0 pts ▸ 30.6%
26.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +26.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%

Marital status

63.0% Married ◂ +8.0 pts 55.0%
11.1% Never married +18.9 pts ▸ 30.0%
22.2% Widowed ◂ +14.7 pts 7.5%
0.0% Divorced +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Greenwood Kelvinhaugh

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

  • 85+ in Greenwood: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Kelvinhaugh: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Greenwood: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Kelvinhaugh: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Greenwood: 25.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Kelvinhaugh: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Greenwood: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Kelvinhaugh: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Greenwood: 0.0% males, 25.0% females; 65–69 in Kelvinhaugh: 0.0% males, 10.8% females
  • 60–64 in Greenwood: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Kelvinhaugh: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Greenwood: 0.0% males, 18.8% females; 55–59 in Kelvinhaugh: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Greenwood: 31.3% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Kelvinhaugh: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Greenwood: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Kelvinhaugh: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Greenwood: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Kelvinhaugh: 0.0% males, 8.1% females
  • 35–39 in Greenwood: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Kelvinhaugh: 18.9% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Greenwood: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Kelvinhaugh: 8.1% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Greenwood: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Kelvinhaugh: 0.0% males, 13.5% females
  • 20–24 in Greenwood: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Kelvinhaugh: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Greenwood: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Kelvinhaugh: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Greenwood: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Kelvinhaugh: 0.0% males, 10.8% females
  • 5–9 in Greenwood: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Kelvinhaugh: 16.2% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Greenwood: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Kelvinhaugh: 0.0% males, 13.5% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh +8.2 pts higher in Kelvinhaugh gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 8.2% 34th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.2%

Country of birth

79.4% Australia +10.4 pts ▸ 89.8%
0.0% New Zealand +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

29.4% Australian +25.7 pts ▸ 55.1%
23.5% English +5.0 pts ▸ 28.6%
14.7% Irish +1.6 pts ▸ 16.3%
14.7% German ◂ +14.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Scottish +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

85.3% English only +16.7 pts ▸ 102.0%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh +18.1 pts higher in Greenwood gap widening
32.4% 28th pct 14.3% 4th pct
  • First area, 2016: 15.0%
  • First area, 2021: 32.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.3%

Religious affiliation

58.8% Christianity +20.8 pts ▸ 79.6%
32.4% No religion ◂ +18.1 pts 14.3%
14.7% Not stated ◂ +8.6 pts 6.1%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh +19.5 pts higher in Kelvinhaugh gap narrowing
23.3% 6th pct 42.9% 44th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.1%
  • First area, 2021: 23.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 38.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.9%
Bachelor+ in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh +18.5 pts higher in Greenwood gap widening
18.5% 63rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 18.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

33.3% Year 10 +12.4 pts ▸ 45.7%
23.3% Year 12 +19.5 pts ▸ 42.9%
16.7% Year 9 or below +0.5 pts ▸ 17.1%
0.0% Year 11 +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Certificate III / IV +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
35.7% Bachelor degree ◂ +35.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Engineering & related +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh +$250 higher in Greenwood gap widening
$724 45th pct $474 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: $543
  • First area, 2021: $724
  • Second area, 2016: $575
  • Second area, 2021: $474
Household income in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh +$374 higher in Greenwood gap widening
$1,749 62nd pct $1,375 38th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,083
  • First area, 2021: $1,749
  • Second area, 2016: $1,125
  • Second area, 2021: $1,375
Family income in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh +$708 higher in Greenwood gap widening
$2,124 64th pct $1,416 22nd pct
  • First area, 2016: $962
  • First area, 2021: $2,124
  • Second area, 2016: $1,187
  • Second area, 2021: $1,416
High earners in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh +14.8 pts higher in Greenwood gap widening
14.8% 79th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 14.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

72.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +72.7 pts 0.0%
27.3% $1,500–$2,999 +31.6 pts ▸ 58.8%
0.0% Under $650 +23.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

33.3% $650–$1,499 +16.7 pts ▸ 50.0%
25.9% Under $650 +21.6 pts ▸ 47.5%
14.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh +0.3 pts higher in Kelvinhaugh
32.4% 67th pct 32.7% 69th pct
Mental health in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh +8.8 pts higher in Greenwood
8.8% 57th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh +14.7 pts higher in Greenwood gap widening
14.7% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

11.8% Arthritis +4.6 pts ▸ 16.3%
11.8% Heart disease ◂ +3.6 pts 8.2%
8.8% Mental health ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other condition +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% Asthma +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

47.1% None +10.1 pts ▸ 57.1%
17.6% One condition +6.8 pts ▸ 24.5%
0.0% Two conditions +18.4 pts ▸ 18.4%
8.8% Three or more ◂ +2.7 pts 6.1%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh +6.5 pts higher in Kelvinhaugh gap narrowing
18.5% 52nd pct 25.0% 75th pct
  • First area, 2016: 18.5%
  • First area, 2021: 18.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.0%
Unpaid carers in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh +7.3 pts higher in Greenwood gap narrowing
14.8% 72nd pct 7.5% 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 40.7%
  • First area, 2021: 14.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.5%
Unpaid child care in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh +0.8 pts higher in Greenwood gap steady
33.3% 86th pct 32.5% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 37.0%
  • First area, 2021: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.5%
Defence service in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh +31.4 pts higher in Kelvinhaugh gap widening
11.1% 8th pct 42.5% 98th pct
  • First area, 2016: 33.3%
  • First area, 2021: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.5%

First Nations

First Nations people in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh even
3 43rd pct 3 43rd pct
Median age in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh +6 yrs older in Greenwood
11 yrs 6th pct 5 yrs 0th pct
Median income in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh +$225 higher in Greenwood
$450 25th pct $225 2nd pct
Household income in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh +$250 higher in Kelvinhaugh
$1,125 23rd pct $1,375 35th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh +0.3 larger in Kelvinhaugh gap narrowing
2.3 29th pct 2.6 57th pct
  • First area, 2016: 3.8
  • First area, 2021: 2.3
  • Second area, 2016: 3.1
  • Second area, 2021: 2.6
One-parent in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh +26.1 pts higher in Greenwood gap narrowing
26.1% 93rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 28.6%
  • First area, 2021: 26.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Family composition

52.2% Couples with children +22.8 pts ▸ 75.0%
56.5% Couples without children ◂ +24.0 pts 32.5%
26.1% One-parent families ◂ +26.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

54.5% 3 people ◂ +31.0 pts 23.5%
45.5% 1 person ◂ +10.2 pts 35.3%
27.3% 2 people +13.9 pts ▸ 41.2%
0.0% 4 people +29.4 pts ▸ 29.4%
27.3% 5 people ◂ +27.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh +$75 higher in Greenwood gap narrowing
$240 37th pct $165 17th pct
  • First area, 2016: $300
  • First area, 2021: $240
  • Second area, 2016: $155
  • Second area, 2021: $165
— $3,000 92nd pct
People / bedroom in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh +0.10 higher in Greenwood gap steady
0.90 86th pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.00
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2016: 1.00
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80

How homes are owned or rented

63.6% Owned outright ◂ +10.7 pts 52.9%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +41.2 pts ▸ 41.2%
27.3% Rented ◂ +9.6 pts 17.6%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

81.8% Separate house +18.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

54.5% 3 bedrooms +4.3 pts ▸ 58.8%
36.4% 4 bedrooms +10.7 pts ▸ 47.1%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

100.0% $200–$349 ◂ +100.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

— 10.7% 29th pct
— 0.0% 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh +14 longer in Greenwood
124 83rd pct 110 75th pct

How people get to work

66.7% Car (driver) ◂ +2.4 pts 64.3%
60.0% Worked at home ◂ +49.3 pts 10.7%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

0.0% 2 vehicles +52.9 pts ▸ 52.9%
0.0% 1 vehicle +47.1 pts ▸ 47.1%
40.0% 4 or more +1.2 pts ▸ 41.2%
0.0% 3 vehicles +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh +11.6 pts higher in Kelvinhaugh gap narrowing
26.5% 33rd pct 38.1% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 23.7%
  • First area, 2021: 26.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 64.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.1%

Jobs & Industry

— 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh +14.4 pts higher in Kelvinhaugh gap widening
55.6% 34th pct 70.0% 81st pct
  • First area, 2016: 55.6%
  • First area, 2021: 55.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 61.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 70.0%
— 46.4% 10th pct

Industries people work in

33.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +16.7 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +17.9 pts ▸ 17.9%
0.0% Construction +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Retail trade +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

46.7% Managers ◂ +25.2 pts 21.4%
0.0% Technicians & trades +21.4 pts ▸ 21.4%
20.0% Professionals ◂ +5.7 pts 14.3%
0.0% Labourers +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh +0 higher in Greenwood
1 43rd pct 0 29th pct
Mean slope in Greenwoodin Kelvinhaugh +0.3 pts higher in Greenwood
4.3% 33rd pct 4.0% 29th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Greenwood vs Kelvinhaugh [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL31247/greenwood/vs/SAL31501/kelvinhaugh